LA28 chairman Casey Wasserman met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, praising his leadership despite ongoing accusations of corruption and human rights violations related to the conflict in Gaza. This occurred as the IOC reaffirmed athletes' rights to political neutrality and the Olympic Truce, while facing criticism for its stance on Israel's participation in the Olympics and its reluctance to impose sanctions similar to those on Russia and Belarus. The Court of Arbitration for Sport denied Israel’s gymnastics body’s appeals against the International Gymnastics Federation. The IOC's actions are drawing comparisons to Wasserman's previous praise of President Trump.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) Executive Board (EB) is taking measures to ensure all athletes have access to countries hosting international competitions. Following visa denials for Israeli athletes at the 53rd International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta, the IOC EB has decided to end dialogue with the NOC of Indonesia regarding hosting future Olympic events until guarantees are provided. The IOC EB recommends that IFs not host events in Indonesia and will adapt Olympic Games qualification principles to include athlete access guarantees in hosting agreements. The IOC EB requested meetings with the NOC of Indonesia and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) to discuss the situation.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has condemned Indonesia's denial of visas to Israeli gymnasts for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, emphasizing the need for political neutrality in sports and protecting athletes' rights to compete. The IOC's statement, released on October 17, highlights the importance of the Olympic Charter and UN resolutions in maintaining the autonomy of sport and ensuring athletes can compete freely.

IOC presidential candidates address the contentious issue of transgender athletes' participation in women's sports, ahead of the election on March 20, 2025. Candidates including Morinari Watanabe, Feisal Al Hussein, David Lappartient, Johan Eliasch, Sebastian Coe, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., and Kirsty Coventry express a consensus around the need to protect women's sports while differing on the approach. The debate is fueled by scientific studies indicating persistent physical advantages for transgender women, and high-profile cases such as Caster Semenya, Lia Thomas, and Imane Khelif. Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender women from women's sports in federally funded institutions adds further complexity, with potential implications for the IOC's policies and the participation of transgender athletes in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Seven candidates, including Sebastian Coe, Juan Antonio Samaranch Jr., David Lappartient, Kirsty Coventry, Prince Feisal Al-Hussein, Johan Eliasch, and Morinari Watanabe, are vying to succeed Thomas Bach as IOC President. The election in 2025 will determine the IOC's direction, focusing on inclusion, sustainability, and modernization amidst global challenges.